Lucy

Lucy is a medium-sized black mystery mix breed (possibly kelpie x staffy or kelpie x lab?), about 2 years old with an unusual stumpy tail.
She's a very sweet and friendly girl who is adored by everyone who meets her.

Lucy loves to have as many pats as possible and will remind you if you have been slacking off. She likes to play with balls and toys in the garden and she loves to do training! At the moment she will sit, lie down, shake hands, high five, high ten, turn, jump, stay and come, but the sky is the limit for what she could learn because she just loves the positive interaction with her human and all the pats, treats and praise she gets when training. She's also a good girl who won't run through the garden if the ball accidentally goes in there during play.

There is one very big thing Lucy still needs to learn though, and that is how to walk nicely on the lead. She loves walks soooo much and is desperate to sniff everything and greet and play with every dog, so she will need somebody disciplined (and strong) to help her learn good behaviour on walks. Her dearest dream is to be able to run and play off lead with other dogs, but she has work to do before she can be trusted to come back and not chase some doggy friend into the sunset.

Lucy is a really lovable dog and would be a treat for any person or family, but we are looking for a few things to ensure she has the fullest life possible.

- Person or people who are home more often than not (even after lockdown). Lucy gets stressed when left alone, so ideally you will be around a lot and prepared to help her get used to the times when you are not.
- We think Lucy would love another dog pal to play with at home, but
- Even with a distracting pal around she still needs ongoing training to keep her mentally stimulated and learning good behaviours, and
- Lots of walks, ideally twice a day
- Lucy would prefer to sleep inside with her people but can be trained to sleep outside if needed
- Preferably no cats as she has been inclined to chase them on walks

Kids over 8 should be okay. She may be bit too excitable for younger children unless they are already used to medium-sized excitable dogs.

Lucy's foster family are in Altona. In your application, please tell us what a typical day would look like in the life of your dog.

Please complete an online application form at www.all4pawsdogrescue.com.au and the carer will contact you